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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

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I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 skewer with 1/4 cup sauce equals 208 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 615 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p35

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by jho2003

Awesome!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by yooperfriend

This is awesome

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by JanetKosmatka

This was so delicious and easy. This recipe is a keeper and I usually don't make the same thing twice!

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by Delores14

I've made this recipe twice and it has been fabulous both times. It's quick, easy, and oh so tasty! My entire family enjoys this one! The cilantro dipping sauce is ever so yummy and it tastes great over eggs the next morning for breakfast and also makes a great salad dressing. This recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by MauMauLady

Loved it! Will make it or just the dipping sauce again soon! Can't wait to share with others at a party and have everybody ooh and aah!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by tcarver

Easy and yummy! I bit too much sauce but I will try it with chicken because it was so tasty.

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by tcarver

Easy and yummy! I bit too much sauce but I will try it with chicken because it was so tasty.

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by danpas336

I made this recipe earlier this week. I didn't have any shrimp so I used chicken breast cut into bite size bits. Simply delicious. I just love the dip. Great with vegies (try it with roasted vegies).